Name: Linda Vaughn Home: Southern California Profession: Public Relations for Hurst Performance Accomplishments: “Miss Hurst”, SEMA Person of the Year, Hot Rod Heritage Hall of Fame, Car Craft “Ollie” Award (highest award given by Petersen Publishing), and much, much more. Hobbies: Southern cooking (born in Dalton, GA), water skiing, swimming and music (rhythm and blues, country, and rock and roll). Likes Bob Seger and The Rolling Stones. Profile: Honest, loyal, dedicated, hard working.

Quote: “I believe in standing up for America. My first love affair was with American cars and still is, so I’m glad I grew up in the '60s with muscle cars and rock and roll.” Goal: “To live long enough to write my book about living a healthy life in racing and the automobile industry and see it get published.” Preferred Supplier: Next Generation by Year One Next Generation/Hurst Hauler Special Thanks to: Mr. Gasket Performance Group, Pontiac/GMC Division, Custom Design LTD., Automotive Services Inc., and Westech Automotive.